Spaghetti Casserole Worth Millions

Spaghetti Casserole Worth Millions

Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. spaghetti
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 24 oz. marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Spaghetti:
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, following the package instructions.
   • Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
   • Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
   • Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
5. Assemble the Casserole:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce. Mix until the spaghetti is well coated.
   • Spread half of the spaghetti mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
   • Spread the cheese mixture over the spaghetti layer.
   • Top with the remaining spaghetti mixture.
   • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
6. Bake:
   • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
   • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish and Serve:
   • Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
   • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
   • Serve hot and enjoy your Spaghetti Casserole Worth Millions!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

• Calories: 480
• Total Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Cholesterol: 85mg
• Sodium: 940mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 38g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 26g

Enjoy this delicious Spaghetti Casserole that’s sure to be a hit with family and friends!